Allium brandegeei facts for kids
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Allium brandegeei is a type of wild onion plant. It grows naturally in the western parts of the United States. This plant is known for its small, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers to grow in dry, rocky areas.
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Discovering Brandegee's Onion
Allium brandegeei is a plant that belongs to the onion family. It was first described in 1882 by a botanist named Sereno Watson. This plant is sometimes called Brandegee's onion.
Where Does It Grow?
This wild onion is found in several states across the western United States. You can find it in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and eastern Oregon. It also grows in Montana, especially in Park County. Another place where it lives is Nevada, particularly in Elko County.
What Kind of Place Does It Like?
Allium brandegeei prefers to grow in sandy and rocky soils. It likes areas that are quite high up. You can find it at elevations from about 1,200 to 3,300 meters (which is roughly 3,900 to 10,800 feet) above sea level. These are often dry, open spaces.
What Does It Look Like?
This plant has some unique features that help you identify it.
Its Bulbs
Each Allium brandegeei plant usually grows one to five bulbs. These bulbs are small, round, or egg-shaped. They can be up to about 1.5 centimeters (or about half an inch) wide.
Its Flowers
The flowers of Brandegee's onion are bell-shaped. They are small, growing up to about 8 millimeters (or a third of an inch) long. The petals, called tepals, are typically white. They often have a green or purple stripe running down the middle.
See also
In Spanish: Allium brandegeei para niños
